Oregano and Cumin Spiced Vegetarian Chickpea Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-13 · Updated 2026-06-13

Hearty chickpeas simmered in a fragrant tomato and herb broth seasoned with oregano and cumin, perfect for a comforting vegetarian meal. This Mediterranean-inspired vegan recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs canned chickpeas, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 cans (15 oz each), drained and rinsed canned chickpeas
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 medium, diced white onion
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 1/2 cups canned diced tomatoes
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 medium diced white onion and 4 minced garlic cloves; sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Stir in 1 tsp cumin powder and 2 tsp dried oregano, cooking for 1 minute until aromatic.
3. Step 3: Add 2 cans drained and rinsed chickpeas, 1 1/2 cups canned diced tomatoes, and 2 cups vegetable broth. Season with 1 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
4. Step 4: Bring stew to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 25 minutes to allow flavors to meld and chickpeas to soften further.
5. Step 5: Remove lid, increase heat slightly, and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the stew thickens slightly.
6. Step 6: Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro before serving warm.